Velocity Retail Group is proud to announce that Brian Gast and the Gast Team have been recognized as a 2026 Top Broker Award winner by ConnectCRE.
This prestigious award highlights the top-performing brokers across the Phoenix and Southwest markets, recognizing professionals who demonstrate exceptional transaction volume, market expertise, and consistent execution in both leasing and investment sales.
A Standout Year of Performance
In 2025, the Gast Team delivered a remarkable level of production, completing over 1,119,812 square feet of retail transactions. Their work spanned a wide range of deal types, including tenant representation, land sales, and investment acquisitions, reinforcing their position as one of the most active and effective retail brokerage teams in the region.
Key Transactions and Highlights
Among the team’s notable accomplishments:
- Represented Iron Courts in the $7.5 million acquisition of a 45,050-square-foot former LA Fitness property in Chandler, Arizona
- Facilitated the sale of 12.02 acres at Power Road in Mesa, Arizona, for a new retail development anchored by EOS Fitness and Aldi, with additional pads leased to McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Valvoline, and 7-Eleven
- Structured and executed a $15 million 1031 exchange, acquiring three off-market retail centers in the Phoenix metropolitan area
These transactions reflect the team’s ability to navigate complex deals while delivering strategic value for clients across multiple asset types.
Delivering Results Through Relationships and Expertise
The ConnectCRE Top Broker Award recognizes more than just volume. It represents a commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of the retail landscape, and the ability to consistently bring deals across the finish line.
Brian Gast and the Gast Team have built their reputation on strong relationships, market knowledge, and a hands-on approach to every assignment. Their continued success is a direct result of their focus on creating long-term value for their clients and partners.
Looking Ahead
As retail continues to evolve across the Phoenix market and beyond, the Gast Team remains focused on identifying new opportunities, delivering strategic solutions, and helping clients capitalize on growth across the Southwest.
Recognition like this is earned through consistency, trust, and a relentless focus on results, qualities that continue to define the Gast Team’s approach year after year.
